ON KNOCKOUT PRESENTATIONS

Dianne DiResta, author of Knockout Presentations: How to
deliver your message with power, punch and pizzazz, offers
some tips for helping your audience listen to you. www.diresta.com/

1.HAVE A CONVERSATION: Use the word “you” in
your talk, as in “Ask yourself . . . ,” What would you do . . .
and so on.
2.GET PERSONAL: Use your own experiences in your
speech. People relate better to other people.
3.KEEP IT CURRENT: talk about today’s events or
tomorrow’s meeting.
4.PRESENT WITH PASSION: Enthusiasm is contagious.
5.INVOLVE THE AUDIENCE: Ask attendees to come up on
stage and assist you with the presentation.

The Coach sez . . . it is about them, not you!

ON SPEAKING JITTERS

Nervous at the podium? You are not alone. According
to The Book of Lists, public speaking is the #1 fear among
adults. So here are some tips to take the jitters out of your
next presentation:

1.Accept your fear and realize that most people cannot
sense your nervousness – so stay cool and don’t mention
that you are nervous. Focus on your enthusiasm.
2.Arrive early and get comfortable with the room
and any equipment you need to speak. Greet people
as they arrive. This will put you at ease.
3.Most professional speakers do some deep breathing
before they speak. Do this about 4-5 times.
4.Speak often – best antidote to minimizing your nerves.
Soon you will be comfortable and actually enjoy the experience.
5.Know your audience – be sure to research the company
or organization before you speak to them. What are their hot
buttons? Their needs? What outcomes do they want from you?

The Coach sez. . .remember, it is about them, not you!

ON “SPEAKING WITH SOUL AND SUBSTANCE

I just returned from a four day National Speakers Association
conference in Orlando, Florida with 1600 professional speakers.
We were stretched, entertained, inspired and moved to action.
And here is my top ten take aways:

1.Take the risk to be different.
2.What is your noble purpose? What legacy do you
want to leave?
3.Focus on the bigger picture. You will fall down –
get up and fall back on others.
4.Your audience will forget your content, but not how
you made them feel.
5.Belief comes before behavior. When you have a belief the
behavior will come.
6.Look for the solution, not the problem.
7.People don’t fail, they give up.
8.“Learn to see invisible opportunities when other people
see limitations.”
9.When you tell stories they remind us of our values, aims and
goals. Stories are history that forms the future.
10.“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn, is just to love and be
loved in return.” (song, Nature Boy)

The Coach thinks . . . John Paul Getty was on to something when
he said: “Get up early, Work hard (commitment), and Strike oil!